How to dispute an NYC parking ticket by mail
To fight an NYC parking ticket by mail, send your written statement and evidence to NYC Department of Finance, Hearings by Mail, P.O. Box 29021, Cadman Plaza Station, Brooklyn, NY 11202-9021. Request your hearing within 30 days of the ticket date to avoid late penalties. An administrative law judge reviews your submission and mails you the decision — you never have to appear.
NYC Department of Finance — Hearing by Mail
NYC Department of Finance Hearings by Mail P.O. Box 29021, Cadman Plaza Station Brooklyn, NY 11202-9021
Requesting a hearing by mail to contest a NYC parking or camera-violation ticket. Correspondence only — do not mail payment here.
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Key facts
- Mail your dispute to NYC Department of Finance, Hearings by Mail, P.O. Box 29021, Cadman Plaza Station, Brooklyn, NY 11202-9021.
- You must request a hearing within 30 days of the ticket date, or you lose the right to a hearing without a penalty and late fees start adding up.
- A hearing by mail is decided on the papers — you do not appear, and the judge mails you the decision. Requesting a hearing is not the same as pleading guilty; you are contesting the ticket.
- Be specific and complete: state exactly why the ticket is wrong and attach copies of your evidence (photos, a receipt, a valid permit, the muni-meter receipt, registration). Include the summons number and your plate.
- Do not send payment to this address. Paying a ticket is an admission and gives up your right to a hearing.
- Keep a copy of everything and a dated proof of mailing — useful if you later need to appeal the judge’s decision.
How to send your letter
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Write your defence
On your statement, put the summons (ticket) number, your license plate and state, and a clear, detailed explanation of why the ticket should be dismissed. Anticipate the judge’s questions and answer them up front — you won’t be there to add anything later.
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Attach your evidence
Include copies (never originals) of anything that supports you: date-stamped photos of the sign, curb, or your parked car; a muni-meter or receipt; a valid permit; proof the meter was broken; or registration and insurance. Reference each item in your statement.
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Mail it within 30 days
Address it to NYC Department of Finance, Hearings by Mail, P.O. Box 29021, Cadman Plaza Station, Brooklyn, NY 11202-9021, and get it in the mail within 30 days of the ticket date. A dated proof of mailing shows you met the deadline.
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Send it without a printer
Type your statement in PostPal, attach your photos and receipts as PDFs or images, and we print, envelope, and mail the whole packet via USPS for $5 — with a dated confirmation email as your proof of mailing.
Common questions
What is the address to dispute an NYC parking ticket by mail?
NYC Department of Finance, Hearings by Mail, P.O. Box 29021, Cadman Plaza Station, Brooklyn, NY 11202-9021. Send your written statement and copies of your evidence — not payment — and request the hearing within 30 days of the ticket date.
Is disputing by mail as good as an in-person hearing?
The judge applies the same rules either way. The trade-off is that a mail hearing is decided only on what you send, so your written statement and evidence have to be thorough — you won’t be there to answer follow-up questions. Include everything the first time.
What’s the deadline to fight an NYC parking ticket?
Request a hearing within 30 days of the ticket’s issue date to avoid penalties. After that the fine can increase with late fees and eventually go to a default judgment, so send your dispute early and keep proof of the mailing date.
Can PostPal mail my NYC parking dispute for me?
Yes. Write your statement, attach your evidence as PDFs or photos, and PostPal prints and mails the packet to the Hearings by Mail unit via USPS for $5, with a dated confirmation email as proof you sent it in time.